Plumbing
Commercial PlumbingServices
Whether for the immediate distribution of clean water or the safe transportation of unwanted waste, quality commercial plumbing services are a key component to any building. Ahern also provides medical gas installation and piping systems for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance with strict safety and healthcare regulations.
Design, Installation &Service
By taking advantage of Ahern's new construction plumbing services, your project will benefit from the truly extensive experience. As one of the most trusted commercial plumbing contractors in the Midwest, we've designed, installed, and maintained plumbing systems for all types of facilities, including commercial, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, warehousing, and more. Right from the start, our team will ensure your systems meet the code requirements for your facility. We’ll work closely with you and the rest of the construction team to prevent system interference and communicate concerns.
Whether you’re experiencing problems with plumbing fixtures, underground lines, drains, or other equipment, Ahern offers expert commercial plumbing repair backed by decades of experience. As one of the most trusted commercial plumbing contractors in the Midwest we've yet to find a plumbing issue we can't fix. Ahern’s seasoned technicians hold the experience and knowledge to restore your commercial plumbing systems to their intended use.
Ahern's Multi-TradeMechanical Contracting Expertise
Ahern's service plumbers average almost 16 years of industry experience.
Ahern's plumbing team has handled this large design/build project in a very professional manner. They completed their work on time, but didn’t miss the details.
FEATUREDPROJECTS
Oakleaf Surgical Hospital
- Eau Claire, WI
- Project scope increased by 68% and the completion date stayed the same
- Ahern’s staff held unique Medical Gas certifications and Master Plumbers licenses that specifically benefitted this project
ProHealth Care - Mukwonago
- Mukwonago, WI
- 100% on time completion
- Ahern utilized a 6-week look ahead planner to keep on schedule
McCabe Hall at Marquette University
- Milwaukee, WI
- 100% on-time completion
- All work was completed within the original estimate
Mid-States Aluminum
- Fond Du Lac, WI
- All work was completed 3 days ahead of the client's deadline
- No warranty rework
U-Haul International
- Madison, WI
- No warranty rework
- Ahern’s designs were approved by regulatory authorities on the first submission
West Campus Cogeneration Facility
- Madison, WI
- Ahern finished its work within the original budget
- Ahern increased its manpower (peaked at 100) to complete the project on time
Alex Jordan Museum at House On The Rock
- Spring Green, WI
- No warranty rework required
- Our project team averaged 10 years of experience
Ikaria
- Madison, WI
- No warranty rework required
- Ahern’s field crew averaged 12 years of experience
Kohler Global Communications Building
- Kohler, WI
- No warranty rework required
- Gold-level LEED certified
Ahern Corporate Office Expansion
- Fond du Lac, WI
- Estimated Energy Savings: 25% or $21,000 per year
- No OSHA recordables
Parmenter Center
- Middleton, WI
- Project was completed one month ahead of schedule
- Ahern’s field crew averaged 10 years of industry experience
ABB Wauwatosa
- Wauwatosa, WI and New Berlin, WI
- NEBB and TABB certifications helped push the schedule and identified potential issues before they occurred
- LEED pending on rooftop units
Aurora Psych – President’s House
- Wauwatosa, WI
- Ahern's office team held an average of 24 years of experience
- Ahern's design was approved on the first submission
VA Milo Huempfner Outpatient Clinic
- Green Bay, WI
- Ahern helped VA Green Bay achieve LEED Silver certification by installing energy efficient HVAC and plumbing systems
- Project was completed 2 months ahead of schedule
Thelma Center for the Arts
- Fond Du Lac, WI
Medical Sciences Center Laboratory at University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Madison, WI
- No warranty rework
- 100% on-time completion
- Field crew holds an average of 20 years of experience
Nine Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Madison, WI
- Project completed three months ahead of schedule
- The field crew held an average of 12 years of experience
Uline W2
- Pleasant Prairie, WI
- Project completed one month ahead of schedule
- Zero lost-time injuries
- Project teams averaged 10 years of industry experience
Pabst Brewery (Building 23)
- Milwaukee, WI
- Project was completed on time
- No warranty rework needed
Mills Fleet Farm Distribution Center
- Chippewa Falls, WI
- Final project cost was completed within the original budget
- Zero lost-time injuries
The 42
- Milwaukee, WI
- On-time completion
- Zero lost-time injuries
Cross Connection Survey & Backflow Testing
Plumbing systems are a vital part of any commercial building's infrastructure, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of water for a wide range of uses. One of the primary concerns in water safety is the risk of cross connections.
Medical Gas Installation Services
Many healthcare facilities – such as surgical suites and dental clinics – require specialized piping systems to deliver life-sustaining gases like oxygen, nitrous oxide, and medical air to their patients. J.F. Ahern provides medical gas services that include the design, installation, and testing of these systems throughout the midwest. Our ASSE 6010-certified medical gas installers specialize in precision piping and brazing to meet NFPA 99 standards.
Plumbing Fabrication Shop
Pre-assembly of common plumbing components keeps your project moving forward at optimal efficiency and with greater accuracy. Ahern’s commercial plumbing fabrication shop keeps your facility functioning according to plan.
Service Offerings
- Code Compliant Backflow Preventer Testing, Replacement, and Repairs
- Drain Clearing & Commercial Plumbing Repair
- Fixture Replacement
- Industrial Water Heater Service and Replacement
- Medical Gas Plumbing & Installation Services
- Underground Plumbing Installation and Repair
- Full-Service Commercial Plumbing Installation and Maintenance
Capable Installation & Timely Completion
Keeping your project on time and on budget is critical – and we offer the manpower needed to do just that. Company-wide, Ahern has approximately 812 seasoned craftspeople working on projects at any given time, each of whom understands that the last thing you need on a new construction plumbing project are unqualified workers that lead to unnecessary delays.
Commercial Plumbing FAQs
What is included in your commercial plumbing services?
Ahern provides a full suite of commercial plumbing services ranging from high-efficiency fixture replacement and drain cleaning to complex industrial water heater and backflow preventer maintenance. Our team specializes in maintaining the infrastructure of large-scale facilities, including cross-connection surveys, backflow preventer testing, and the installation of specialized medical gas systems for healthcare environments. If it has water going to it or a drain coming from it, Ahern services it!
What does the commercial plumbing installation process look like for new construction?
Our commercial plumbing installation process begins with a focus on code compliance and design-build efficiency. We utilize our in-house prefabrication shop to pre-assemble components, which ensures greater accuracy and keeps your project on schedule. Our team works closely with the entire construction crew to prevent system interference and ensure your facility’s clean water and waste systems are built for long-term reliability.
Is Ahern licensed to handle specialized healthcare and industrial plumbing?
Answer: Absolutely. Our staff includes Master Plumbers and technicians with specialized certifications for medical gas installation and piping. We ensure that every project—whether it’s a surgical hospital or a manufacturing plant—strictly adheres to state and local healthcare and safety regulations.
How do you ensure a large-scale plumbing project stays on budget and on time?
Ahern utilizes a "6-week look ahead" planning strategy and leverages a massive workforce of over 800 craftspeople. By combining multi-trade expertise with modular prefabrication, we identify potential issues before they occur, reducing warranty rework and ensuring the project is completed within the original estimate
Nearly 28,000 clients have a primary technician assigned to their facility.
Ahern continually looked ahead on the project. They were proactive in identifying potential problems, and worked to resolve them in a cost-effective and time efficient manner.